Camo painting for tripod (1 Viewer)

[belfeuil]

Has anyone here ever camouflaged an entire tripod with paint? if so what technique and
Kind of paint did you use? I tested the spray paint used by airsoft players for their weapons, the result is aesthetically effective but the solidity is not good. If you have any solutions that would be great.

 

[ElderBurgess]

How about wrapping the legs with burlap? Sporting goods stores also sell camo duck tape. Of course the tape might interfere with changing the leg length, and the burlap would have the same problem.
Sewing burlap into tubes with elastic on the ends could help.
The paint appears to be a reasonable solution, especially if it is simple to remove.

 

[jmepler]

If the parts you want to "paint" can handle 150° F (65°C) I would check out ceramic coating like cerakote.

 

[Boogieshrew]

I can't see how it can be painted on the lower sections without them binding and no longer sliding properly.

Sirui 2in1 Explorer, Camouflage, Professional Outdoor tripod

 

[Richard D]

I've got a manfroto with one leg in camouflage and the others black, but I think it's more of a design gimmick than for serious camouflage.

I'm not convinced birds are going to be particularly put off by conventional black tripods anyway..

 

[Boogieshrew]

I agree. Camo has limited use for birdwatching.
It probably helps with mammals though.
Fieldcraft is more important. Moving slowly and quietly. Being still when necessary, etc. Just being unobtrusive.

 

[jmepler]

I can't see how it can be painted on the lower sections without them binding and no longer sliding properly.

Sirui 2in1 Explorer, Camouflage, Professional Outdoor tripod

Cerakote has a thickness of .001 inch (0.025 mm). I doubt that would interfere with the function of the legs.

While camouflage may have limited usefulness for most bird species, I believe that it would be beneficial for those which are routinely hunted.